Job Title
Curriculum and Educational Resources Specialist
Job Type
Limited Term
Union
MRSA
Position Classification
SAC07 Academic Services VII
Salary Grade
$59,386.60 - $75,147.80
FT or PT
Full-time
Hybrid Work
This position is eligible
Position End Date (if applicable)
3/31/2027
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Faculty
Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years. Serving more than 30,000 students per year, we offer a suite of Ministry of Advanced Education approved programs (occupational programs in massage, personal fitness trainer, and funeral education; academic upgrading; and our Transitional Vocational Programming), over 60 programs and 350+ courses to support professional and personal development in a wide range of topics, and a broad range of music and speech arts programming through our Conservatory. Our courses cover a diversity of topics, including but not limited to business, technology and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.
About The Role
The Curriculum & Educational Resources Specialist supports the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of continuing education programming. Working collaboratively with the faculty curriculum development team, program coordinators and subject matter experts, this role contributes to high-quality curriculum and learning materials that align with institutional standards, and best practices in teaching and learning.
This position combines curriculum development, instructional design, technical editing and writing expertise, and plays a key role in the development of courses for the Faculty of Continuing Education.
This is a full-time limited term position working 35 hours per week and ending March 31, 2027.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Development & Course Design
- Review course maps to ensure alignment between program outcomes, course learning outcomes, and assessments. Make recommendations as needed
- Review and provide initial feedback on course content, identifying areas for improvement and alignment
- Support regular course and program review processes, including documenting revisions and incorporating feedback from stakeholders
- Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum is current, relevant, and aligned with industry or academic requirements
- Apply instructional design principles to develop engaging, learner-centered course materials (in-person, online, and hybrid formats) for course or program reviews
- Provide guidance on course structure, assessment design, and learning activities
Educational Resources Support
- Ensure course design reflects best practices in accessibility, inclusivity, and universal design for learning (UDL)
- Provide guidance on copyright compliance and permissions related to course materials
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend open access and open educational resources to support curriculum development
- Support faculty in adapting and integrating OER into courses while ensuring proper attribution and licensing
Editing & Technical Writing
- Write, edit, and proofread curriculum documents, learning materials, and supporting resources for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
- Translate complex subject matter into clear, concise, and learner-friendly content
- Maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides
Collaboration & Project Support
- Work cross-functionally with program coordinators, subject matter experts, curriculum development team and other internal and external stakeholders as required
- Support project timelines, milestones, and deliverables related to curriculum initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the enhancement of curriculum development processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 - 5 years of experience, preferably working in a post-secondary or adult learning environment
- Strong understanding of curriculum development principles and instructional design methodologies
- Excellent writing, editing, and technical communication skills
- Familiarity with course mapping, learning outcomes, and assessment alignment
- Knowledge of copyright legislation and open licensing (e.g., Creative Commons)
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Salary: $59,386.60 - $75,147.80 per annum
Closing Date: May 28, 2026
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.
Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.
